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Tuesday, January 15th, 2013
Celina council OKs 2013 budget
Waterline replacement on East Market city's major project for the year
By William Kincaid
CELINA - City council members passed final reading of this year's budget but will have to wait a few more weeks to learn the final carryover amount from 2012.
Administrators gutted the budget by $1.6 million since its second reading in December.
"Most of it was insurance," safety service director Tom Hitchcock said about the budget reduction, explaining the city went from self-insured to full-insured, which reduces accounting costs. [More]
Bulldogs blow out Flyers in second half
By Ryan Hines
CELINA - A second-half explosion by Celina's boys basketball team turned a close game against Marion Local into a Bulldogs' blowout over the Flyers.
Celina outscored Marion Local 37-20 after halftime en route to a convincing 61-41 win on Monday night at the Fieldhouse. [More]
Obituaries on January 15th, 2013
Willard Evers
Willard "Will" B. Evers, 62, Maria Stein, died Jan. 14, 2013, at his home.
He [More]
Betty Lou Amey
Betty Lou Davis Amey, 80, passed away Jan. 8, 2013, in San Antonio, Texas. She [More]
Lois Toth
Lois Toth, 73, Delta, was called home to heaven on Jan. 11, 2013, at St. Vincent Hospital, Toledo, surrounded by her loving family. [More]
Dorothy Vann
Dorothy E. Vann, 67, of Rockford, died from natural causes at 12:45 p.m. Jan. 13, 2013, in her home. [More]
Betty Snyder
Betty Rose Snyder, 92, a genealogist, author, artist, musician, patriot, sports [More]
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Board to seek new levy
Marion Local
MARIA STEIN - School district residents will see a levy on the May ballot that, if approved, would increase taxes next year.
School board members on Monday approved seeking a renewal plus increase levy at the polls in May.
St. Henry council initiates second attempt at levy
Additional income tax would pay for special projects, operations
ST. HENRY - Village council members Monday night took the first step toward placing a 1/2 percent income tax increase before voters in May for special projects and operating expenses.
Donors provide funds for new scoreboard
$35,686 project at park will not cost school district
MINSTER - The school-owned baseball field at Melcher Street Park will receive a new electronic scoreboard.
School board recreation committee member Bryan Niemeyer told fellow board members on Monday the $35,686 project comes at no cost to the school district; all funds were provided by donors.
Operators must have authorization
Ordinance passed to allow vehicles to remove snow from sidewalks
CELINA - Anyone wishing to drive a vehicle on any city sidewalk to plow snow must first seek authorization from safety service director Tom Hitchcock or risk a minor misdemeanor citation.
Village fixes water problem
COLDWATER - Village manager Eric Thomas on Monday told council members village crews recently completed an extensive renovation project at the water plant.
Mayor discusses four goals for upcoming year
ST. MARYS - After a productive 2012, mayor Patrick McGowan looks forward to the coming year.
During McGowan's annual report to council at a meeting
Local operations designated Century Farms
Four Mercer County farms bestowed state label
Four Mercer County agricultural operations were among 78 statewide designated Century Farms in 2012 by the Ohio Department of Agriculture.
Century farm status is awarded to families who have owned the same farm for at least 100 consecutive years.
St. Henry loses on the road at Sidney
Compiled by Gary R. Rasberry
St. Henry's girls basketball team slipped to 7-7 on the season after a 60-46 loss on the road at Sidney on Monday night.
Local couples may pick from variety of rings
Area jewelers say the biggest change they have seen in the industry in recent years is the wide variety of engagement and wedding rings available today.
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